of Oconto passed away on June 5, 2026. Gregory was born on Dec. 22, 1955, in Callaway to Allyn and Shirley (Lichtenberger) Pierce, the oldest of four children.

He graduated from Callaway High School in 1974. While in high school, he was selected to tour Europe in his junior year as a member of the American Youth Symphonic Band and Chorus and was named Nebraska’s Outstanding Teenager for 1974.

In 1975, he married Karla Cole, and in 1978, their daughter Brandy was born. They later divorced in 1981.

Greg graduated from Kearney State College in 1979 with a teaching degree. While in college, he worked at the TV station and later moved to Laughton, Oklahoma, where he worked at the TV station for several years. He spent many years working at the Exit 231 Truck Wash.

Greg enjoyed woodworking and made lots of gifts for family and friends. He loved to golf and especially enjoyed watching his four grandsons play sports.

Greg is survived by his daughter, Brandy (Justin) Mason of Callaway, grandsons Jacob (Katie) Mason, Carson Mason, Dawson Mason, and Cruz Mason all of Callaway, and great-grandsons Scout and Oliver Mason; mother, Shirley Pierce of Callaway; sister, Sulin of Denver, Colorado; and nieces and nephews, Kendra, Kimberly, Robert, and Evan.

Greg was preceded in death by his father Allyn; brothers, Kenneth and Rick; and nephew, Kyle.

Graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.